05-23-2012, 07:07 AM
Until recently, I've only ever used Testors dullcoat in a can for sealing decals and weathering on buildings. Now that I'm working on actual train painting, I've started to learn how to use my airbrush for painting duties instead of spray paint and dull coat in a can.
I have questions about spraying clears through an airbrush.
1. Have you ever used Model Masters acrylic clear? It comes in flat, semi-gloss, and gloss. If so, what do you think?
2. Do acrylic clears achieve the same effects as their lacquer based cousins? I try to use water based paints when I can in order to cut down on fumes and for easier clean up.
3. The model master product appears to be the right consistency already for airbrushing. If you have to thin it, can you use window washing fluid like other acrylics?
4. Should I use the gloss for adding the decals and then seal them with flat or semi-gloss? This is for a passenger car so I don't think I want a true flat.
Sorry for the many questions. As you can see, it was hard to find any of these answers using the search function so I thought I would just fire away. Thanks for any input!
Corey
I have questions about spraying clears through an airbrush.
1. Have you ever used Model Masters acrylic clear? It comes in flat, semi-gloss, and gloss. If so, what do you think?
2. Do acrylic clears achieve the same effects as their lacquer based cousins? I try to use water based paints when I can in order to cut down on fumes and for easier clean up.
3. The model master product appears to be the right consistency already for airbrushing. If you have to thin it, can you use window washing fluid like other acrylics?
4. Should I use the gloss for adding the decals and then seal them with flat or semi-gloss? This is for a passenger car so I don't think I want a true flat.
Sorry for the many questions. As you can see, it was hard to find any of these answers using the search function so I thought I would just fire away. Thanks for any input!
Corey
Corey